imported post
Bought a new CX-500 in 79...
Damm near killed myself when the timing chain let go at 7800 km.
Was drivng over the Lions Gate Bridge when it locked up the motor. By the time I got the clutch pulled in it was too late. Down went the bike and I crossing into on comming traffic... I live tell the tail.
Make sure if it's older 500, the recall on the timing chain was done... Think Honda fixed the problem starting from the '1980' models
Other than above incident the bike never cost me a nickel in the 4 years I owned it.
Don't over load up the electrical system, as the alternator output is only 15 or 16 amps if I remeber...
Rod
Bought a new CX-500 in 79...
Damm near killed myself when the timing chain let go at 7800 km.
Was drivng over the Lions Gate Bridge when it locked up the motor. By the time I got the clutch pulled in it was too late. Down went the bike and I crossing into on comming traffic... I live tell the tail.
Make sure if it's older 500, the recall on the timing chain was done... Think Honda fixed the problem starting from the '1980' models
Other than above incident the bike never cost me a nickel in the 4 years I owned it.
Don't over load up the electrical system, as the alternator output is only 15 or 16 amps if I remeber...
Rod
